Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Volucella zonaria

Posted by HTK on 11-04-2022 21:18
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Another syrphid visiting garden flowers in our garden in Mechernich (Rhineland, Germany) on 24 August 2021. Length slightly more than 2 cm. Volucella zonaria? Thank you for checking the ID.
Edited by HTK on 12-04-2022 17:55

Posted by HTK on 11-04-2022 21:20
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Posted by HTK on 11-04-2022 21:21
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Posted by HTK on 11-04-2022 21:21
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Posted by eklans on 12-04-2022 07:15
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Hi Hans Theo, V. zonaria female is absolutely correct for that impressing beatuy.

Posted by HTK on 12-04-2022 17:59
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Hi Eric,
thanks for checking the ID, and I'm absolutely with you as far as the impressive beauty is concerned.
Best wishes,
Hans Theo